Installing M5 suspensions on a 97 528i???

[skorpiond]

GUYS,

I was wondering what else would I have to buy in order to properly install the shocks and springs from a 2002 M5 on my 1997 528i?

I would appreciate your help.

Thanks in advance,

Dannye

[Skipper5]

thats it, you've got it all. someone may come in here and warn you about putting the higher spring rated spring on your car though, saying it will raise the car a bit.

[cleoent]

i have to warn you that putting the higher rated spring on your lighter car will raise the car a bit......

[skorpiond]

thats it, you've got it all. someone may come in here and warn you about putting the higher spring rated spring on your car though, saying it will raise the car a bit.

Will it really raise the car? or that's what some people say/think?

I'm thinking about getting these parts:

Front Shocks - 82 4904 557 218, 31.31 - 2 229 612 / M5 3913M

Rear Shocks - 81 4903 557 252, 33.5 - 2 229 126 / M5 H3911M

[cleoent]

Will it really raise the car? or that's what some people say/think?

I'm thinking about getting these parts:

Front Shocks - 82 4904 557 218, 31.31 - 2 229 612 / M5 3913M

Rear Shocks - 81 4903 557 252, 33.5 - 2 229 126 / M5 H3911M

yes it probably will. The m5 is heavier then a normal 5 series, especially a 528, i think there's something about the perches too but i could just be making that up, i forget.... I also think that the actual suspension components weigh more becuase they have the electronic adjustablility built into them, but again i could be wrong, do a search.

[skorpiond]

What would you guys recommend? I honestly need suspensions badly and I was looking for something nice and confortable yet nice and sporty at the same time... Koni adjustable with H&R sports springs maybe?

Anyways, Let me know what would be best.

Thanks again,

Dannye

[Skipper5]

528 curb weight = 3,450 lb
M5 curb weight = 4,024 lb

i'd say 600 lbs is a very significant difference. yes, it will raise the car.

[skorpiond]

i'd say 600 lbs is a very significant difference. yes, it will raise the car.

WOW, yup huge difference... recommendations on new suspension setup?

[Skipper5]

i'll sell you my H&Rs with Bilsteins...with 60k miles on them.

[cleoent]

koni+ any spring is your best bet.....

[skorpiond]

i'll sell you my H&Rs with Bilsteins...with 60k miles on them.

LOL... are you talking about taking yours off your car to sell them to me? I will actually be looking for a new setup.

[Skipper5]

LOL... are you talking about taking yours off your car to sell them to me? I will actually be looking for a new setup.

sure, why not! i don't have anywhere to drive this weekend. i'd actually really sell them if you were interested.

[stuntride]

i would get koni adj with whatever spring you want. you can adjust the konis for whatever ride you want, i can take mine to almost softer than stock ride or stiff enough to keep up with m3's in the twisties

[skorpiond]

sure, why not! i don't have anywhere to drive this weekend. i'd actually really sell them if you were interested.

If it wasn't because I need my suspensions installed by next week, I would of had done business with you. Either way... send me a pm and let me know how much you would actually want for the setup.... is your car a 528 or a 540?

[GuapOh]

Will it really raise the car? or that's what some people say/think?

I'm thinking about getting these parts:

Front Shocks - 82 4904 557 218, 31.31 - 2 229 612 / M5 3913M

Rear Shocks - 81 4903 557 252, 33.5 - 2 229 126 / M5 H3911M

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